Work and play

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — It’s beautiful in the desert, so much so that it’s easy to forget there’s a game in a few days. And don’t worry — the Longhorns are having some fun while they prepare for Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl.

They’ll watch Kansas and Minnesota square off in the Insight Bowl tonight, and on Friday, the Longhorns get to take in the Suns and Clippers game.

“There are a lot of things they’ll do together as a team,” UT coach Mack Brown said. “But it’s still about the game.”

UT had its first practice on Tuesday at Scottsdale Community College since leaving for the holiday break on Dec. 23. It was a light one; players were just in shorts. Today’s practice is in full pads, and should be a very physical workout.